Runway excursion during test flight at Goiânia-Nacional de Aviação Airport

No fatalities • Goiânia-Nacional de Aviação, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft performing a local test flight veered off the runway and struck a wall at Goiânia-Nacional de Aviação Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

On the day of the incident, an aircraft departed from runway 14 at Goiânia-Nacional de Aviação Airport at 10:12 local time. The flight was being conducted as a local test flight with a crew of three on board. After climbing to an altitude of FL340, the crew performed various necessary tests before initiating a high-speed descent toward runway 32.

Upon landing on runway 32, the aircraft traveled approximately 700 meters along the surface before it veered toward the right side of the runway. During the excursion, the plane collided with a concrete wall, which caused the loss of the nose landing gear. The aircraft eventually came to a stop in an area near the perimeter fence. There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported, as all three crew members were able to evacuate the aircraft safely.

Findings

  • The aircraft departed the runway centerline following touchdown.
  • A collision with a concrete wall resulted in structural damage to the nose gear.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a wall during the landing roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-08-07 IAI 1124 Westwind accident near Goiânia-Nacional de Aviação, Brazil?

An aircraft performing a local test flight veered off the runway and struck a wall at Goiânia-Nacional de Aviação Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-08-07 IAI 1124 Westwind accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-08-07 involved a IAI 1124 Westwind, registration PR-OMX, operated by Brasil Vida Táxi Aéreo, at Goiânia-Nacional de Aviação, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a wall during the landing roll.

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